Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has addressed the situation surrounding Raheem Sterling, who has been banished out of Chelsea’s squad under new manager Enzo Maresca. Despite rumors linking Sterling to Arsenal, Arteta made it clear that he has not considered bringing Sterling to Arsenal.
“No,” he said when asked if he had been tempted to contact Sterling. “But I can talk about my time with Raheem.
Arteta and Sterling had previously worked together at Manchester City when Arteta aided Pep Guardiola as an assistant coach. Reflecting on their time together, Arteta described his relationship with Sterling as “exceptional.” He praised Sterling’s abilities and the strong bond they developed, stating, “My time with Raheem was exceptional. We built a really strong relationship together. He was unbelievable at that time. He taught me a lot as well, about individuals, how the players think, and how we support them. He is someone I have really strong feelings about”.
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings